Obituaries
William Earl Miller, of Russell Springs
William Earl Miller, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025. He was 55 years of age. Born January 19, 1970, in Casey County, he was the only son of the late Earl J. […]
Month: August 2025
Obituaries
Georgia Glover, age 94, of Dunnville
Georgia Glover, age 94, of Dunnville, KY passed away Saturday, August 30 2025 at Her residence. She was born on Wednesday, December 31 1930, in Champaign, Illinois. She was the daughter of: Mother – Louisa […]
WJRS News
Russell Springs man killed in motorcycle accident Friday night
A Russell Springs man was killed in a motorcycle accident Friday night on Highway 379. Kentucky State Police said 55-year-old William Miller was operating a motorcycle northbound on Highway 379 when his motorcycle stopped in […]
WJRS News
Local gas prices hovering around $3/gallon for Labor Day weekend
Local gas prices continue to hover around $3/gallon for Labor Day weekend. According to AAA, the average price of gasoline in Russell County comes in at $2.99, just a couple cents below the state average […]
WJRS News
Labor Day closings for Monday
The Labor Day holiday brings several closings across the county on Monday. City Halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs will be closed on Monday, along with the courthouse and judicial center. Schools will also be […]
WJRS News
County-wide burn ban no longer in effect
Update (2:25 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025) : The burn ban has been lifted. A county-wide burn ban remains in effect. Drought conditions throughout the county means open burning can be dangerous and […]
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Indiana man charged with vehicular homicide following reported fatal accident in Cumberland County Thursday night
An Indiana man was arrested following a fatal accident in Cumberland County Thursday night. According to Kentucky State Police, 66-year-old Ronald Huser of Lebanon, Indiana was traveling on KY 485 near the Sulpher Creek Marina […]
Local Sports
Blue Raiders beat No. 10-ranked Rams 45-10 at Parnell Family Stadium, 2025 national champion men’s golf team honored
News From Lindsey Wilson University COLUMBIA, KY. (08/29/2025) It was a night of firsts Thursday, Aug. 28, at Lindsey Wilson University Parnell Family Stadium. In the first weeknight football game played at Parnell Family Stadium, […]
Local Sports
Laker Football on the road at LaRue County tonight
The Laker Football team is back on the road tonight, heading to Hodgenville to take on the LaRue County Hawks. Kickoff between the Lakers and Hawks is set for 6:30 this evening. We’ll have pregame […]
Local Sports
RCMS Basketball, football teams were in action last night
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball and Laker Football teams were in action last night. The Lady Lakers dropped a pair of games to Campbellsville Middle School. 7th grade fell 38-19 and 8th […]